Experienced Account Executive

1 Year ago • 2 Years + • Account Management • $90,000 PA - $100,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

KGTV is seeking an Experienced Account Executive in San Diego to help local businesses grow through advertising solutions. The role involves selling broadcast television, OTT video, search, social media, digital display, and email marketing campaigns to local businesses and advertising agencies. Responsibilities include analyzing customer needs, developing customized advertising solutions, prospecting new business, negotiating rates, serving as a trusted advisor, performing client services, managing the sales funnel, and contributing to creative campaign development. The position requires building and maintaining strong client relationships and performing administrative functions. Ideal candidates possess sales success, strategic account management, and digital execution experience.
Must have:
  • Proven sales success (2+ years preferred)
  • Strong influencing, selling, and upselling skills
  • Exceptional communication and presentation abilities
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Ability to drive and maintain a valid driver's license
Good to have:
  • BS/BA in a related discipline or equivalent experience
  • Experience in strategic account management
  • Experience with broadcast ratings and digital execution
  • Working knowledge of Google Office and virtual conferencing platforms
Perks:
  • Extensive sales process training
  • Uncapped sales commission
  • Monthly allowance for mileage and cell phone
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Retirement savings plan with company match
  • Disability accident insurance
  • Hospital indemnity
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
  • Identity protection
  • Pet discount program
  • Employee assistance program

Job Details

Are you a dynamic sales professional ready to help local businesses grow through innovative advertising solutions? Join KGTV in San Diego as an Experienced Account Executive where you'll connect businesses with their customers through compelling multi-platform advertising campaigns. You'll leverage our complete portfolio of solutions including broadcast television, OTT video, search strategies, social media, digital display, and email targeting to deliver measurable results for your clients.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • Sell advertising solutions to local and regional businesses and advertising agencies
  • Apply the Scripps Sales Process (SSP) to analyze customer needs and develop customized advertising solutions that provide return on investment
  • Facilitate customers' ability to leverage our full array of digital marketing options
  • Independently prospect, secure appointments, perform needs analysis, develop solutions, present and close sales to develop new business
  • Use ratings data, qualitative information and market trends to negotiate program ratings and advertising rates
  • Serve as a trusted advisor with clients, provide best-in-class customer service, grow accounts, and gain referrals
  • Perform client services including media avail negotiations, presentation preparation and execution, copy writing, and collection of revenue
  • Effectively manage your sales funnel using CRM systems, monitoring and achieving key performance indicators
  • Contribute to creative campaign development through client communication, storyboard creation, and production assistance
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships
  • Perform routine administrative functions including makegood resolution, CRM updates, and communication with sales leadership

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

  • BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
  • Generally 2+ years of proven sales success preferred
  • Experience in strategic account management, broadcast ratings and digital execution preferred
  • Driving required. Valid Driver's License, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

  • Highly self-motivated and goal focused approach
  • Creative and innovative thinking
  • Strong influencing, selling and upselling skills
  • Effective teamwork and collaboration skills
  • Strong analysis and data interpretation abilities
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Outstanding presentation abilities
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Working knowledge of Google Office and virtual conferencing platforms

WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK AND PLAY:

San Diego offers an unparalleled quality of life with its perfect year-round climate, 70 miles of pristine beaches, and vibrant cultural scene. The city boasts diverse neighborhoods from the historic Gaslamp Quarter to coastal communities like La Jolla and Coronado. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy hiking in Torrey Pines, surfing world-class breaks, and exploring Balboa Park—home to the renowned San Diego Zoo and numerous museums. The culinary scene features everything from fish tacos to fine dining, complemented by a thriving craft beer industry. With proximity to Mexico, mountains, and desert landscapes, San Diego provides endless weekend adventures. The city combines the amenities of a major metropolitan area with a relaxed, beach-town atmosphere that makes it one of America's most desirable places to live and work.

#LI-SM2 #LI-Onsite

COMPENSATION RANGE:

Annual Salary: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00


 

Pursuant to state and local salary transparency laws, the salary range posted is specific to candidates who will perform this work in California.



 

WHAT WE'LL OFFER:

  • Extensive Scripps Sales Process training

  • Uncapped sales commission

  • Monthly allowance for mileage and cell phone

  • A career path to grow your professional experiences

  • Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits

  • Retirement savings plan with company match

  • Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.

If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

SCRIPPS’ COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:

At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose. 

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps’ long-time motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.

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About The Company

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps’ long-time motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

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